MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 AVAULTA PLUS BIOSYNTHETIC SUPPORT SYSTEM - POSTERIOR; AVAULTA PLUS® BIOSYNTHETIC SUPPORT SYSTEM - POSTERIOR

Catalog Number 486201

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Injury (2348); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The sample was not returned.The finished product met all specifications prior to being released for general distribution.The instructions for use which accompanies all devices currently addresses potential risks associated with surgically implanted materials.The instructions for use states in the adverse events: hematoma, seroma, mucosal or visceral erosion, infection, inflammation, sensitization, dyspareunia, scarification and contraction, fistula formation, extrusion and recurrence of vaginal wall prolapse.Perforations or lacerations of vessels, nerves, bladder, bowel, rectum, or any viscera may occur during needle passage.(b)(4).

Event Description

The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.Additional information has been requested, but not yet received.Per additional information received, the patient has experienced blood loss, serratia marcescens in urine (bacterial infection), urinary tract infection, incomplete emptying, slow stream, urge frequency, hematuria, urinary frequency incontinence, constipation, interstitial cystitis (inflammation), cystocele (prolapse), pelvic/adnexal pain, atrophic vaginitis (inflammation), urge incontinence, urine urgency (urinary urgency), white blood cells found in urine, burning sensation during urination (dysuria), fever, chills, tender bladder, abdominal tenderness suprapubically, multiple bladder lavages, and required nonsurgical interventions.Per additional information received, the patient further experienced lesions, stress urinary incontinence, female, and required additional surgical interventions with revision of the mesh.

• Brand Name: AVAULTA PLUS BIOSYNTHETIC SUPPORT SYSTEM - POSTERIOR
• Type of Device: AVAULTA PLUS® BIOSYNTHETIC SUPPORT SYSTEM - POSTERIOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 10227800
• MDR Text Key: 197978740
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-04277
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OTP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K082571
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/03/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2008
• Device Catalogue Number: 486201
• Device Lot Number: CVRG0027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Device Age: 1 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/18/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Weight: 128